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Sword - Fort Pulaski., 04/11/1862-04/11/1862

 File — Box: 12, Folder: 2
Identifier: 71845

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

One series only.

Dates

  • 04/11/1862-04/11/1862

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Extent

From the Collection: 13 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

15/03/03

Container Summary

1 sword with ivory grip and metal Eagle pommel (probably American made) captured from the Confederates at the fall of Fort Pulaski and presented to Horace Porter. Engraved on the scabbard is the following: "Fort Pulaski April 11th, 1862, Gen. Q. A. Gilmore to Lieut. Horace Porter, For gallant and meritorious conduct."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PORTER, HORACE - SWORD: FORT PULASKI, GEORGIA (1862): Object

FORT PULASKI (GEORGIA) - SWORD OF PORTER, HORACE (1862): Object

GILLMORE, QUINCY ADAMS - SWORD PRESENTED TO PORTER, HORACE (1862): Object

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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